Get ready for it…
The European Central Bank has revealed the new €100 and €200 notes which will be brought into circulation as part of the Europa series.
They are the last two denominations of the Europa series, and therefore mark its completion.
They offer better protection against counterfeiting, making euro banknotes even more secure.
The new €100 and €200 banknotes benefit from the same security features as the €50 banknote, such as a portrait in the watermark and in the hologram, plus new and upgraded ones that make them harder to counterfeit but still easy to check.
Before you ask, no, they won’t say “specimen” across them.
The new €100 and €200 notes are a different size to the old €100 and €200 notes and are both the same height as the €50 banknote, although their length has not changed.
The ECB claim they will also fit better in wallets and last longer, as they will be subject to less wear and tear.
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